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09.10.25 WARNING: Avoid This Credit & Debit Card Scam / Balcony Solar Power
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In this episode - a Federal sweep has revealed how transactional crime rings have engineered a common scam that is emptying accounts. Clark shares the warning and tells you how to avoid having your credit or debit card information stolen. Also, electricity rates are skyrocketing, but we are not sitting ducks. A breakthrough in self-install solar is becoming more mainstream.
Avoid Skimmer Scams: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Self-Install “Balcony” Solar: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
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Protect Your Money From Sneaky Card Skimmers
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: Travel Card
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
Why You Should Keep Old Credit Card Accounts Open
How and When To Cancel a Credit Card
Axios: Electricity costs rise amid data center boom
Can’t put solar panels on your roof? Plug-in ‘balcony solar’ may be for you.
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